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    Canada is one of the most popular countries among immigrants from all over the world, especially India. Thousands of immigrants migrate to Canada every year, making it their new home. It is one of the few countries in the world where you can directly apply for a permanent resident visa (PR). A Canadian permanent resident visa is tantamount to the coveted US Green Card. But, with the latest trend, getting a US green card has become difficult. However, this is not the case with the Permanent Resident Visa of Canada.

    Benefits of Canada PR Visa

    • Live and work in any place of your choice in Canada
    • Access to free world-class Canadian healthcare
    • Children get access to free education till they turn 18
    • Sponsor your relatives for a Canada PR Visa
    • One step closer to Canadian citizenship
    • Protection under Canadian law

    How long is your Canada PR Visa valid?

    A Canadian Permanent Resident Visa is valid for 5 years. Once you are in Canada as a permanent resident for 3 years, you’re then eligible to apply for PR.

    What are the ways to apply for a Canada PR Visa?

    India is the leading source country of skilled immigrants moving to Canada. There are more than 80 immigration programs under Canada immigration. Skilled immigrants have several immigration routes to apply for PR Visa from India. They are:

    Express Entry Program

    The Express Entry program is the fastest and the most famous immigration program to apply for a Canada PR Visa. It is a point-based application management program where the highest-scoring profiles are invited to submit their application for Canada PR Visa to the Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This score is known as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. These scores are assigned based on different credentials like qualifications, age, work experience, language skills, etc.

    You have to create an online express entry profile. For this you have to first meet the minimum requirements of anyone the federal economic immigration programs, which are:

    Once you meet the minimum requirements of any one of the above-mentioned programs, you can create your express entry profile. All the express entry profiles are then submitted together into the express entry pool. Canada holds draws to issue invitations to skilled candidates to submit their application for Canada PR Visa.

    Provincial Nominee Program

    Each Canadian province has its local labour market demands and to meet these demands they have its unique immigration program. They are known as Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

    PNP has gained major popularity in recent years, especially because they provide a way to apply for Canada PR Visa for Express entry candidates with low CRS scores. If you get a provincial nomination- certificate, you can add 600 points to your score in the Express Entry Pool. These added points make sure that you get an invitation to apply for a Canada PR Visa in the next round of invitations.

    Quebec Immigration Program

    Quebec is an exception to the PNPs, it has its immigration programs and different requirements – Quebec immigration.

    Business Investor Program

    If you’re an experienced businessman and would want to have your own business in Canada, the Business Investor program will give you immigration to become a Canadian businessman and then a permanent resident.

    What is the cost for the Canada Permanent Resident Visa process?

    Canada PR visa fees vary depending on the various major immigration programs you have applied for your PR visa. Fees may differ depending on the immigration category. We have simplified the cost by organizing the PR visa of Canada according to the different classes of Canadian immigration.

    Economic Immigration Fees

    Here are the fees for Canadian Economic Class immigration programs which include:

    Application Fees (In-CAD)Fees (In INR)
    Application Processing Fees$85051,642
    Right of Permanent Residence Fees$51531,289
    Include a Dependent Child (Below 22 years of age)$230 per child13,974

    Family Sponsorship Processing Fees

    If you wish to sponsor your family members for the Canada PR visa, you must submit the following fees to the IRCC:

    Spousal and dependent child sponsorship

    Application Fees (In-CAD)Fees (In INR)
    Spouse or Common-law partner (Principal applicant fee + sponsorship fee + RPRF fee) $113568,656
    Dependent Child$155 per child9,376

    Parent of Grandparent Sponsorship

    ApplicationFees (In-CAD)Fees (In INR)
    Spouse or Common-law partner (Principal applicant fee + sponsorship fee + RPRF fee) $113568,656
    Parents or Grandparent’s Spouse or common-law partner $113568,656
    Parents or Grandparent’s dependent child$1559,376

    Business Immigration Fees

    Here is the fee structure for those who wish to move to Canada through the Investor, Entrepreneur or Self-Employed components:

    ApplicationFees (In-CAD)Fees (In INR)
    Principal Applicant$162598,296
    Spouse or common-law partnerAdd $850Add 51,642
    Dependent child Add $230 per childAdd 13,974

     All fees mentioned above must be submitted to IRCC according to the program you have applied for the PR visa from Canada.

    Besides the fees mentioned above, there are also other costs related to immigration to Canada, including IELTS, biometric fees, etc.

    Language Proficiency Test – INR 15,500

    You will need to demonstrate proficiency in one of the two official languages – English or French to be eligible to apply for a Canadian PR visa. For English, you must take the IELTS exam. The IELTS costs INR 15,500 and is valid for two years.

    ECA – $227 CAD to $322 CAD

    You must have your credentials assessed by a recognized assessment body to obtain your ECA – Educational Credential Assessment. ECA will cost you around CAD 227 to CAD 322 per person.

    Medical Test Cost – CAD 70

    You will need to obtain a medical certificate through a medical examination carried out by a group of recognized doctors.

    Police Clearance Certificate – CAD 10

    PCC shows that you don’t have a criminal record.

    Biometric Fees – CAD 85

    CAD 85 per person is the cost of the biometric visa for Canada PR. However, families who are in Canada on a visitor visa are only required to pay a fee of CAD 170.

    Also, other than this you have to show proof of settlement funds. These funds vary based on your family size. The following table will help you in the same:

    Number of family membersFunds required (In-CAD)
    1$13,757
    2$17,127
    3$21,055
    4$25,564
    5$28,994
    6$32,700
    7$36,407
    For each additional family members$3,706

    Steps to apply for Canada PR Visa

    Here are the simple steps to apply for Canada PR Visa:

    1. Get your Educational Credential Assessment done
    2. Complete your IELTS
    3. Create your Express Entry Profile
    4. Apply for PNP (optional)
    5. Receive an ITA (Invitation to Apply)
    6. Submit your Medicals and PCC
    7. IRCC reviews your PR Visa application
    8. Submit your fingerprints and biometrics
    9. Submit your passport for visa stamping

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